Surgery

Our surgical program provides patient-centred and innovative care. The interdisciplinary team is committed to meeting the unique needs of our diverse community within a model of high-quality and safe care.

Our surgical program is recognized across Ontario and around the world for its excellence in a broad range of surgical specialties.

Our surgical team is comprised of a dedicated and high skilled team, including:

Surgeons

Anesthesiologists

Nurses

Allied care experts

Each member of our team is committed to meeting the unique needs of our diverse community within a model of high-quality care.

Our program provides expertise and service through our inpatient units and in our clinics. Our inpatient units support patients through all stages of their recovery. Each inpatient floor has a physiotherapy room for patients to use.

Our surgical program is a national leader in the evolving field of minimally-invasive surgery. Our surgeons regularly share their expertise with students and other professionals. We are proud of our strong affiliation with Queen’s University and the University of Toronto.

Our surgical program is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a robust robotics program. Robotic-assisted surgery is leading-edge medical technology to help access hard-to-reach areas of the body with greater precision.

Humber River Hospital is home to Ontario’s first Centre of Excellence for bariatric surgery. Our program is accredited as a Level 1 program by the ACS. We are the first program outside of the United States to receive this distinction.

All 20 of our operating rooms are linked with an integrated video system. This allows us to streamline patient flow and care. We are also excited to be the first surgical program in Canada to use Steris RealView. This patient-tracking system sends real-time alerts to patients and their loved ones. Your loved ones will be able to know when you check in, to what unit you’re staying in overnight.

Dr. Marco Caminiti is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. He did his Bachelors of Science degree and DDS at McGill University. He did his Medical Degree and DIP OMFS at the University of Toronto.

Dr. Thomas Constantine is a plastic surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He leads the Breast Reconstructive Program and also performs lymphedema surgery and supermicrosurgery. He did his Medical Degree and Plastic Surgery Residency at McGill University. He did his Microsurgery Fellowship at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, and an Advanced Microsurgery and Lymphatic Surgery Fellowship at China Medical University Hospital in Taichung, Taiwan.

Dr. Peter Kong is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He received his medical degree from the College of Medicine at Seoul National University in 1978. He did his residency for Internal Medicine at the University of Alberta in 1982. He did his residency for Urology at Queen’s University in 1986. He did his clinical Fellow in Uro-Oncology at the University of Toronto in 1987.

Dr. Steven MacLellan is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Humber River Hospital in Toronto. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science from Mount Allison University and his medical degree from Western University.

Dr. Victor Toran is a surgeon in the Department of Surgery and is the head of Otolaryngology. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1976 and post-graduate training from the University of Toronto in 1981. He is an Adjunct Lecturer at University of Toronto.

Dr. Zarnett is the head physician for the Toronto Argonauts Football Team and the orthopaedic surgeon for the York University Sports Medicine Team.

Specialties

Sports medicine

Ligament reconstruction

Knee arthroscopy

Arthroscopic shoulder surgery

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150 Eglinton Avenue East, 5th Floor, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E8

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Bariatrics clinic

Our bariatrics clinic provides full service with a multidisciplinary team.

Our program helps patients in a non-judgemental environment. Services include assessment and education, safe weight management, lifestyle changes and pre and post-surgical care.

Level 1 - Portal C

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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Breast health

The breast health centre provides comprehensive care for breast cancer patients. From diagnosis, to support, and everything in between, all in one location.

If you are participating in OBSP, you can call the clinic to book an appointment.

Level 2

416-242-1000 x63601

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Fracture clinic

This clinic provides helps manage and treat orthopaedic issues. All orthopaedic post-operative follow-up visits are conducted at this clinic. We also receive patients from our emergency department.

Level 1 - Portal D

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7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

General surgery

Our general surgeons support departments throughout the hospital.

Level 4

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8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Genitourinary clinic

This clinic is dedicated to managing cancers of the genitourinary tract and the male reproductive organs.

Level 4

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8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Intensive Care Unit

This unit is for adults with acute, life-threatening illness or injuries requiring specialized care.

Level 6

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Inpatient hours

Labour & birthing unit

This unit is where you’ll stay while giving birth. You will have a few hours post-birth to relax and hold your baby after birth.

Level 4

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Inpatient hours

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmologists specialize in eye and vision care. They are specialists in the medical and surgical treatment of eye diseases or other conditions.

Level 2

Oral, maxillofacial & dental surgery

These surgeons specialize in treating many diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws. This also includes the hard and soft tissues of the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (jaws and face) regions.

Level 10

416-242-1000 x41050 (east)x41000 (west)

Orthopaedic surgery

These surgeons provide elective, non-elective, and trauma surgery involving the musculoskeletal system: the bones in the body including hips, knees, ankles, and shoulders.

Level 11

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Otolaryngology

Head and neck surgery is a surgical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of paediatric and adult patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.

Level 1 - Portal A

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8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Plastic & reconstructive surgery clinic

Plastic surgery is a specialty that corrects form and function.

Level 1 - Portal D

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7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Plastic & reconstructive surgery inpatient unit

Plastic surgery is a specialty that corrects form and function.

Level 11

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Inpatient hours

Respirology

This unit provides care to patients with unique respiratory problems. This includes COPD, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary fibrosis.

Level 8

Respirology & neurodiagnostic clinic

This clinic tests how a patient’s brain, spine and lung systems are working. Testing helps detect and prevent lung disease.

Children from age one to 18 receive care after surgery. Working with a Child Life Specialist, the child and their family are encouraged to participate in age-appropriate orientation prior to surgery to help reduce anxiety.

Level 4

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Surgical pre-screening clinic

This clinic provides care to patients before they go into surgery. The clinic assesses and educates patients so they are prepared. The clinic supports patients with special needs or language barriers.

Level 1

416-242-1000 x23200

7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday

Urology

Urological surgery specializes in the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary (GU) tract in the male, and urinary tract in the female.

Level 11

416-242-1000x41150 (east) x41100 (west)

Inpatient hours

Vascular clinic

This clinic serves patients who are referred for specialist assessment of vascular conditions.

Level 4

416-242-1000 x23450

8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

Vascular surgery

Vascular surgery specializes in the treatment of disorders of the vascular and lymphatic systems.

Level 10

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Inpatient hours

Acute pain service

This service is a specialized inter-professional team that provides evidence-based pain and symptom management to post-operative inpatients. The team collaborates with surgical services to maximize patient’s comfort, satisfaction and recovery.

24/7

Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) machine

Medical Imaging

BMD is the use of x-rays to measure bone mineral density.

Level 2

416-242-1000 x63601

7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Computed Tomography (CT) scans

Medical Imaging

CT scanners use x-rays to produce 2D or 3D images of parts of your body. Our new machines are bariatric-friendly and are quieter than standard units.

Our CCRT helps enhance patient safety by increasing access to critical care across the hospital. Comprised of specially trained physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists, the CCRT exports the skills of the ICU to empower healthcare professionals to act when they feel that a patient has the potential to become critically ill.

Emergency

416 242-1000 x44050 (east), 44000 (west)

24/7

General radiography

Medical Imaging

General radiography includes radiography and fluoroscopy. Radiography is the use of x-rays to acquire 2D images of the body. Fluoroscopy is the use of x-rays for real-time visualization of body structures.

An MRI a strong magnetic field to generate images of your body. It takes pictures of parts of the body that don’t show up well in x-rays, CT scans or ultrasounds. Our MRI units are bariatric-friendly and quieter than most machines.